CPT Knowledgebase - Dec 1, 2025

During a cystogram (74430), if the catheter was already placed for a different reason during a different encounter, and the radiologist injected the contrast in the existing catheter to perform the cystogram, would it be appropriate to report code 51600 with modifier 52 appended to indicate the reduced service?

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